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Program: MSocSci (Anthropology)

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Code Faculty Department
01253026 Faculty of Humanities Department: Anthropology and Archaeology
Credits Duration NQF level
Minimum duration of study: 1 jaar Totale krediete: 180 NQF level:  09

Admission requirements

  1. Honours degree in Anthropology or relevant honours degree
  2. A cumulative weighted average of at least 65% for the honours degree
  3. Students with a cumulative weighted average of 70% or more for the honours degree will receive preference
  4. An admissions essay may be required
  5. An entrance/admissions examination may be required

Note: Additional work/modules may be required in order to reach the desired level of competency

Additional requirements

  • Prospective students may have to submit an admissions essay or sit for an examination or do additional modules to enable them to reach the desired level of study.
  • An acceptable level of academic linguistic proficiency is required.
  • Students with an average between 60% and 65% could be considered under special conditions. Apply to programme manager(s).

Minimum krediete: 180

Core modules

  • Module-inhoud:

    A comprehensive report (100-150 pages) on an approved research project. Specialised knowledge of anthropology as discipline, the analysis, transformation and evaluation of abstract data and concepts, and the creation of appropriate responses to resolve contextual abstract problems. Planning, resourcing and managing processes within broad parameters and functions. Complete accountability for achieving and evaluating personal and/or group output. Entry to doctoral and further research education, and to research-based occupations.

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